Police appealing for information after robbery at Edinburgh shop
A woman made off with a three-figure sum of money
Police are asking for the public's help with an investigation after a robbery at a premises in Edinburgh on Saturday.
The incident happened around 4:55pm on Portobello High Street. A woman entered a shop, threatened a staff member and then stole a sum of money.
The woman's been described as white, 30 to 40-years-old, around 5ft 4ins and of thin build. She was wearing a black puffer style jacket, dark trousers and a purple headband.
Detective Constable Luke Wilson said: “Thankfully no one was injured but the staff member was left very shaken and upset by what happened."
“We are asking anyone in the area at the time who can help with our investigation to get in touch. Please check any private CCTV to see if anything has been captured that could assist officers.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2197.